When Israel began its assault on Iran, President Trump kept his distance. But within days he was on a path that led to an extensive bombing mission aided by political and military ruses. Read full article

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war. Read full article

Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director of general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said he believed Tehran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade nuclear material had been moved before the strikes. Read full article

The future of Iran’s nuclear program will depend in part on the extent of the damage from the U.S. attacks and Tehran’s negotiating position in the coming days. Read full article

The Pentagon detailed how stealth bombers flew from Missouri into Iran to bomb three nuclear sites. Read full article

The U.S. defense secretary was in the difficult position of praising American military might while acknowledging people’s concerns about another conflict. Read full article

A church security guard fatally shot the gunman, the Wayne Police Department said. Read full article

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off. Read full article